In 1967, South African born Gene
Chetty, a Trinity College law student joined with four
members of The
Skyrockets,
Paddy McDermott (leader
and saxophone), Dermot Doherty (trombone), Peter Watson (drums) and
Henry McCullough (lead guitar)
to form the nucleus of a new showband.
Town/Village/County: Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh
Lead Vocals:
Gene Chetty
Lead Guitar:
Henry McCullough / Pete Cresswell
2nd Guitar:
Tony Gallagher Bass:
Barry Scully
Sax/Clarinet:
Paddy McDermott / Malachy Kearns
Trombone:
Dermot Doherty
Drums:
Peter Watson
Organ/Piano:
Manager:
1964-1966 Fergus Sherlock; 1967-69 Sam
Smyth
Selected
Discography
45 rpm / 7" Singles
1965: Puppet On A String
/ Sweet Little Sixteen - Emerald MD 1024
1967: The Way You Wrinkle Your Nose / I Came As A Stranger - Emerald MD
1073
1969: C'mon Everybody / Hound Dog - Target 7N 17532
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No, you're not mistaken, the
handout above does say "GIANTS" - but it's not The Giants, it's
The Gents! This is one of the most interesting photos on the site
because it indicates that when the breakaways from The Skyrockets
formed their new band, their choice of name was "GIANTS". They
then probably learned that there was already a Giants Showband in
Dublin and re-named the new band, The Gents. This was prior to
Gene Chetty joining the band.
Band photos, cuttings, posters, adverts,
line-ups, etc. to be added to the online archive are always welcome and
appreciated. If you have anything to contribute, please contact us.
